In 1878 Massachusetts enacted the first probation statute, and Boston hired its first probation officer. In 1880 the Massachusetts legislature approved the first statewide hiring of probation officers. By 1925 all states had laws governing probation for juveniles, and by 1939 approximately 39 states were maintaining laws on probation for adults. By 1967 adult probation was allowed by statute in all states.
Landlords can&rsquo;t force a tenant to get contents insurance, but it&rsquo;s probably in their best interest to do so. Contents insurance will replace all your stuff in the case of a fire or break-in, but it also protects you from liability if something happens in your unit. (TARA WALTON / TORONTO STAR FILE PHOTO)
Landlords can enter the property to fix something. Landlords must give tenants at least 24 hoursâ notice before entering the property to do any necessary repairs or maintenance. These repairs should be done between 8am and 7pm. Any repairs or maintenance that is not necessary, like cosmetic improvements, may be done at a mutually agreed time.